"Insaf Female and Orphan Education Card ” program to provide fee waivers to female and orphan students enrolled in intermediate programs in government colleges of Higher Education , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Intermediate Program.
As per admission calendar
Government colleges of Higher Education, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
All disciplines.
|
Total Scholarships Awarded So far |
Amount of Scholarship awarded |
Distribution of Scholarships by level |
|
109,541 |
243.89M |
Intermediate Level |
Q1. What is the Insaf Female & Orphan Education Card?
The Insaf Female & Orphan Education Card is a financial assistance initiative of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aimed at supporting female students and orphan students studying in government colleges by providing financial assistance towards their educational expenses.
Q2. What is the main objective of this initiative?
The main objective is to facilitate access to higher education, reduce the financial burden on deserving students and encourage female and orphan students to continue their education.
Q3. Who is eligible for the Insaf Female & Orphan Education Card?
Female students enrolled in government girls' colleges and orphan students enrolled in government boys' colleges are eligible for financial assistance, subject to the approved criteria of the programme.
Q4. Which educational levels are covered under this programme?
The programme covers students enrolled in Intermediate Part-I and Part-II (1st Year and 2nd Year) in government colleges.
Q5. Which educational expenses are covered under the programme?
The programme covers the following educational expenses:
Q6. Is the programme approved by the Government?
Yes. The initiative was approved by the Provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Q9. How is financial assistance transferred to the students?
Financial assistance is processed through the concerned government colleges. Cheques are issued in accordance with the approved procedure and the verified list of eligible students.
Q10. Who is responsible for identifying eligible students?
The concerned colleges are responsible for identifying and verifying eligible students in accordance with the approved criteria and submitting the required information to the relevant authorities.
Q11. What is the role of Regional Directorates in the implementation of the programme?
The Regional Directorates are required to nominate a representative/focal person to coordinate with the Project Management Unit (PMU), Higher Education Department, for collection and distribution of financial assistance cheques.
Q12. What documents are required in the case of orphan students?
A copy of the father's death certificate is required for verification of orphan status, along with other relevant documents as prescribed by the department.
Q13. What is the responsibility of colleges after receiving the cheques?
The concerned colleges are required to distribute/deposit the cheques in accordance with the prescribed procedure and submit duly signed acquittance rolls to the Project Management Unit, along with copies of the relevant supporting documents, within the stipulated time.
Q14. What should a college do if a cheque is returned by the bank?
In case a cheque is returned by the bank due to any discrepancy, the concerned college should immediately inform the Project Management Unit, providing the reason for return and relevant details, for necessary corrective action.
Q15. What happens to the unutilized funds of the programme?
The unutilized balance of the Endowment Grant is maintained for the continuation and future implementation of the programme, subject to the applicable financial rules and approval of the competent authority.
Q16. What is the role of the Project Management Unit (PMU)?
The Project Management Unit, Higher Education Department, is responsible for coordination, monitoring, processing of financial assistance, issuance of cheques and maintaining the relevant record of the programme.
Q17. Does the programme provide financial assistance to students studying in private colleges?
The programme is designed for eligible students enrolled in government colleges, in accordance with the approved scope and criteria.
Q18. How can colleges obtain further information regarding the programme?
Colleges may contact the Project Management Unit, Higher Education Department, through their respective Regional Directorates for clarification, guidance and necessary assistance.
Contact Details
Shazia Nazir,
Email: bscomm.edu@gmail.com, Phone No. 091-9214430-31-32
Documents Required: Death Certificate of male Orphan Student
Civil Secretariat Peshawar, Gate No: 05, Block-B, Opposite Minister Block, 091-9210337 / 9214427-28
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